It’s 2012! With the threat of a Mayan apocalypse looming ahead, we’ve decided to take a look at all the other things to look forward to in 2012! These are comics and comic related things that will make 2012 a year worth not being blown up by Mayans! Let the countdown begin!

To celebrate the release of Alpha Flight #1 Midtown Comics Downtown will be hosting a signing event with Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, Phil Jimenez and Mark Paniccia on Thursday June 9th. You can find all the details here! Click through to check out the first four pages of Alpha Flight #1!